Dharma Under Indian Jurisprudence

Bhavya. S, BBA.LLB (Hons), Alliance University, Bangalore

INTRODUCTION

Hindus used the word Dharma instead of the word law throughout the ancient times. Dharma, according to them, refers to one's moral and social duties as a moral being and as a member of society. The fundamental philosophy is centred on the significance of terrified law and the structure of Hindu law. Dharma's main goal is to control human behaviour in both cosmic and human contexts.

Jurisprudence is the study of the theory and philosophy of law as well as the knowledge of the law. From the social sciences, it is different. It is challenging to define jurisprudence since different philosophers have varied ideas about what it means. Evolution and Dharma in Early India. Dharma, a Sanskrit term derived from the root "dhr," is a notion that deals with duty, religion, and the unbreakable quality of a thing or orders, i.e., the righteous conduct of a righteous man. Dharma literally means "something which sustains or upholds" in English. The Greek word 'ethos' and the concept of dharma are semantically similar. Dharma is the Indian interpretation of natural law, as it was seen by Indians in ancient culture, although their perception was quite far-fetched and was commended by many prominent figures, such as Max Mulle.